athletic administration
September 30, 2024
ADHD, anxiety meds may increase risk of heat-related illnesses
On the heels of a handful of heat-related deaths in student-athletes, athletic trainers are searching for answers. With more and more student-athletes taking prescribed ADHD and anxiety medication, healthcare professionals are looking into a possi...
September 30, 2024
New Jersey football game suspended after player collapses mid-game
A New Jersey football game was suspended over the weekend as a player collapsed on the field during the third quarter of action. During a game between St. Thomas Aquinas and Elizabeth High School, senior running back Chase Young experienced a medi...
September 23, 2024
Cal Maritime severs ties with NAIA of Transgender Participation Policy
Late last week, the California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) notified its student-athletes and community that it will sever affiliation ties with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and its conference, the ...
September 23, 2024
MSHSAA board approves shot clock use for 2024-25 season
The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors approved an allowance for a 35-second shot clock at its board meeting on June 13, 2024. The shot clock can only be used in boys and girls basketball regular season vars...
September 23, 2024
Pennsylvania youth football coach suspended following allegations opposing team used racial slurs to players
A Pennsylvania youth football coach has been suspended after the youth league ruled out allegations of the team's players being called racial slurs during a recent game. The Big East Youth Football League released a statement to parents late last ...
September 23, 2024
Multiple Tufts lacrosse players hospitalized after practice with Navy SEAL
Multiple players of the Tufts University men's lacrosse team, the reigning NCAA Division III national champions, were hospitalized following a practice last week with a former Navy SEAL. Patrick Collins, a spokesperson for Tufts University, said 1...
September 23, 2024
New Hampshire parents issued ‘no trespass’ orders after supporting girls’ sports
A New Hampshire father was recently issued a 'no trespass' order for watching his daughter's high school soccer game after speaking out against biological males playing in women's sports. A group of parents whose children attend Bow High School, i...
September 18, 2024
Key strategies for branding high school and collegiate athletic facilities
Branding athletic facilities at the high school and collegiate levels is a strategic endeavor that significantly impacts the perception and success of educational institutions. From gymnasiums and stadiums to training centers and sports complexe...
As with most responsibilities held by an athletic administrator, thinking ahead and planning goes a long way toward hosting or leading successful committee meetings.
A.D.ministration: Surviving and thriving with committee work
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The life of an athletic director includes a variety of responsibilitie...